Auction vs Lot vs Sale vs Tender

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Auction

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun

Lot

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1pronoun

Sale

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Tender

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective
 AuctionLotSaleTender
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːkʃn//ˈɒkʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːkʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɒt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɑːt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/seɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/seɪl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtendə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtendər/"]/
BedeutungA public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder.A large amount or number of something.When things are sold at lower prices.Soft or easy to cut or chew.
Beispielan auction of paintings‘How many do you need?’ ‘A lot.’The store is having a big sale this weekend.She gave a tender smile that showed her genuine care.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2A1A2C1
Wortartnounpronounnounadjective
Kollokationenpublic, charity, Internet, hold, conduct, attend, take place, house, room, item, at auction, by auctiona lot of, lot to do, lot going onquick, illegal, art, hold, ban, block, make something, realize something, go ahead, price, for sale, on sale, conditions of sale, a contract of sale, point of sale, good, healthy, high, level, value, volume, achieve, have, generate, account for something, amount to something, reach something, force, people, personnel, sales of, in sales, a decline in sales, a drop in sales, a fall in sales, good, healthy, high, level, value, volume, achieve, have, generate, account for something, amount to something, reach something, force, people, personnel, sales of, in sales, a decline in sales, a drop in sales, a fall in sales, after-Christmas, annual, January, hold, begin, end, rack, prices, in a/​the sale, at the sales, in the sales, quick, illegal, art, hold, ban, block, make something, realize something, go ahead, price, for sale, on sale, conditions of sale, a contract of sale, point of salebe, feel, seem, achingly, very, almost, towards/​toward, be, seem, become, beautifully, deliciously, exceptionally, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very
Antonymepurchase, buylittle, fewpurchase, buytough, hard, stiff
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'action' due to similar sound., Using 'auction' as a verb incorrectly (it is primarily a noun)., Believing auctions are only for expensive items, while they can be for various items.Using 'lot' when referring to a single item or a smaller quantity., Confusing 'lot' with 'lot's' meaning possession., Mispronouncing 'lot' as 'lot's' or 'lots' when using it as a quantifier.Using 'sale' instead of 'sell' in sentences., Confusing 'sale' with 'sail'., Not pluralizing to 'sales' when necessary.Confused with 'tender' meaning sensitive and 'tender' meaning soft., Using 'tender' to describe something unrelatable like a hard object., Mixing up 'tender' with similar-sounding words.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed in contexts involving sales and bidding, such as art auctions or charity auctions. Not typically used in casual conversation about everyday purchasing.Use 'lot' in casual conversations to express quantity or degree. It's less formal than terms like 'a great deal' or 'many'. Avoid in academic writing.Use 'sale' when talking about the selling of items, especially at a discount. It's appropriate in shopping contexts but less common in formal writing.Used to describe food that is not tough, such as tender meat or vegetables. Can also refer to feelings of gentleness or care. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Häufige Fragen: Auction vs Lot vs Sale vs Tender

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Auction, Lot, Sale und Tender?

Auction: A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. Lot: A large amount or number of something. Sale: When things are sold at lower prices. Tender: Soft or easy to cut or chew.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Auction, Lot, Sale und Tender?

Tender ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Auction, Lot, Sale und Tender auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Auction: B2, Lot: A1, Sale: A2, Tender: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Auction, Lot, Sale und Tender?

Auction: noun, Lot: pronoun, Sale: noun, Tender: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Auction: an auction of paintings Lot: ‘How many do you need?’ ‘A lot.’ Sale: The store is having a big sale this weekend. Tender: She gave a tender smile that showed her genuine care.

Kann ich Auction, Lot, Sale und Tender austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Auction, Lot, Sale und Tender sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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